Flamingo's future reliant on winning in Wiltshire

Flamingo's immediate Southern Electric Premier League status is arguably on the line in tomorrow's Division 3 basement battle against South Wilts II at Lower Bemerton.

With promotion candidates Ventnor and Rowledge still to play, skipper Stuart Shapland knows Flamingo simply have to win in Salisbury.

"We've got a pretty stiff run-in and need to get 20 points or more on the board to keep us out of immediate danger," he stressed.

Flamingo currently lie third from bottom - two teams go down - with Leckford marginally behind them and Waterlooville propping up the table.

"Four wins will be an absolute minimum to keep a side up, so a win tomorrow is essential.

"Any of the bottom seven could go down and several of the struggling sides still have to play one another," he added.

Opening bowler Nick McMurray, who jarred his ankle in last week's rain-abandoned match against New Milton, is a major doubt for Flamingo, who are strengthened by the return of wicketkeeper Ollie McLaren.

Leckford go to Southsea, with Waterlooville entertaining a Winchester KS side, spearheaded by Sussex paceman Billy Taylor.

Hook & Newnham Basics, who have won only twice, face Hungerford, with Hambledon away to promotion chasing Ventnor, who may include left-hander Matt Compton, who played in Hampshire's Under-19 County Championship winning team.

Unbeaten leaders Alton receive Havant II, with Trojans facing an awkward visit to enigmatic New Milton, who have lost their last two gams after winning five in a row.

Paultons have influential skipper John Robinson back against fourth-placed Rowledge at Whitmoor Lane.